Buckeye Primary serves 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
71%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
21%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Buckeye Primary?
539 students attend Buckeye Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Buckeye Primary students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckeye Primary?
Buckeye Primary has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buckeye Primary offer ?
Buckeye Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Buckeye Primary part of?
Buckeye Primary is part of Buckeye Elementary District (4269) School District.
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